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vehicle
2007 / toyota / rav4
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-20)
complaints
1,003 on file (2007-01-11 → 2026-09-03)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
97 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Rear suspension arm recall repair and alignment lossSUSPENSION48 complaints2016-10 → 2025-09rav4-2007-rear-suspension-arm-recall
10984489 RECEIVED NOTICE LAST FALL (AUG 2016) ABOUT AN "URGENT SAFETY RECALL" ON MY RAV4 - THE RECALL # IS 16V-596. TOYOTA DEALERS STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE PARTS FOR THIS RECALL! THE RECALL NOTICE STATES THAT THE SUSPENSION ARMS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL,
11057383 TOYOTA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBSEQUENTLY REPAIRED MY VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FIX IS INADEQUATE. AFTER THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM (TIE ROD) IS EPOXIED INTO A FIXED POSITION, THE REAR TIRES CAN NO LONGER BE REALIGNED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION ARM
11687356 The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be aligned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V596000 (Suspension)
Clunking or grinding noise in steering columnSTEERING13 complaints2016-11 → 2025-05rav4-2007-steering-column-clunk
11151291 MY 2007 RAV4 IS EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE STEERING FEELS SUSPECT AT TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. A ONLINE SEARCH, REVEALED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR
10971956 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A METAL TO METAL GRINDING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN
10949783 CONSTANT CLUNKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL
Subframe and body rust perforationSTRUCTURE7 complaints2017-09 → 2025-06rav4-2007-subframe-rust
11667304 Sub frame is rusted to the point of not being able to pass state inspection requirements
11621510 Subframe rusted in half, the only way I found it was when we put new shocks on it. It peeled off about 1/2 the tread on a brand new tire. Dangerous, if passengers side rear tire would've broke loose it would throw rear of car into oncoming traffic!
11523055 I took my car in to address the panel warning symbols. Was told that my unibody style was no longer safe to drive due to severe rust. Was informed that the car could possibly fall apart
Driver-side sun visor will not stay upVISIBILITY/WIPER8 complaints2017-02 → 2020-10rav4-2007-driver-sun-visor-drop
11081306 THE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR FALLS DOWN, AND WILL NOT STAY UP WHEN STOWED. THIS BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD, PRESENTING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD
10954397 DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP. IT ALSO WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE WHEN PUSHED FORWARD TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD. THE VISOR HAD BEEN SLOWLY DROPPING WITHIN 5 MONTHS. IT IS NOW AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE FROM THE HEADLINER AND IT IS IN MY DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING
11204423 THE LH SUNVISOR DOES NOT STAY UP. IT CONTINUES TO FLIP DOWN MIDWAY BLOCKING THE DRIVING VIEW AND AT A POSITION TO HIT THE FOREHEAD IF A JERK IS THERE
11436235 Excessive oil consumption. Oil checked religiously every Friday. (Added 1-1.5 quarts weekly 500-700 miles). Vehicle owned 21 months. Oil checked and added on Friday 10/08, Saturday 10/09 Engine failed, no oil on dipstick and motor has a grinding sound
11021410 TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AT 115,000 MILES DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. BURNED THROUGH 4 QUARTS OF OIL IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TIME. NEED A NEW ENGINE OR ENGINE REBUILD. WILL BE $4,000 TO FIX
11461809 The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a quart of oil each was added each week
Unexpected air bag deployment during serviceAIR BAGS8 complaints2018-02 → 2025-09rav4-2007-airbag-unexpected-deployment
11436767 The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a rear brake replacement. After the mechanic replaced both of the rear brakes and front outer tie rod, the mechanic remained outside of the vehicle but leaned in and
11154210 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED
11194072 WHILE GETTING MY EMERGENCY BRAKE REPAIRED BECAUSE IT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE HOLDING PROPERLY AT FIRESTONE THE TECHNICIAN PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED
Door panel electrical fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 complaints2016-11 → 2025-10rav4-2007-door-panel-electrical-fire
11696168 My driver side door caught on fire and was completely destroyed to include all associated wiring. Toyota had my contact information but never contacted me about any of the recalls
11589719 I own a 2007 Toyota Rav-4 with 155k miles. I had bought the vehicle used from a licensed Toyota dealership about 3 years ago and have been diligent about conducting the routine scheduled maintenance. The vehicle had no known recalls. I was driving about 25mph when I started to
11217286 POWER SWITCH CONTROL ON DOOR PANEL WAS ON SMOKE AND MELTED . IT WAS INTOXICATING AND SCARY. WHY DD IT HAPPEN? VERY DANGEROUS. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS ? I WAS DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2007 Toyota RAV4 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2007/toyota/rav4
@misc{wrenchpro_2007_toyota_rav4_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2007 Toyota RAV4},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2007/toyota/rav4}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
